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Insights on global payments, fintech, and cross-border commerce.

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2023
  • Appointed David Messenger CEO, Global Business
  • Obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
  • Approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI)
  • Received Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
  • Surpassed $150 billion USD in cumulative transaction volume
2022
  • Surpassed $150 billion USD in cumulative transaction volume
2021
  • Surpassed $80 billion USD in cumulative transaction volume
  • Launched 3 new products
2020
  • Upgraded to an EMI licence in Luxembourg
  • Named one of the world’s top 250 fintech startups by CB Insights
  • Reached 1 million customers
2019
  • Reached a valuation of $1 billion USD
  • Expanded to India, Vietnam, and Singapore
2018
  • Launched Business Intelligence services and Tax SaaS products
  • Launched Working Capital Management product Light Year for e-commerce sellers
2017
  • Became the first Chinese fintech company to secure a Payment Institution (PI) Licence in Luxembourg